Trekkies

Roger Nygard

1997

Synopsis

Denise Crosby takes a first look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" from around America and how the series has affected and shaped their lives.

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80
Los Angeles Times
A laid-back excursion through the "Star Trek" phenomenon that boldly goes where millions and millions of fans have gone--in and out of costume.
78
Austin Chronicle
Trekkies is a hilarious work, mining the psychology of the average and not-so-average Trek fan, and coming up with the answers to all your burning questions about the show and its devoted following.
75
Chicago Sun-Times
Trekkies talk at length about how the world would be a saner and more peaceful place if the "Star Trek" philosophy ruled our lives. No doubt it would be a lot more entertaining, too, especially during root canals.
70
The A.V. Club
It's always nice to see real people, however eccentric, enjoying their lives; if Star Trek has anything to do with that, more power to them.
70
Variety
A largely affectionate look at the weird and the wonderful subculture that's ensued and endured since the sci-fi series first beamed up in 1966.
70
The New York Times
It is probably hopeless in the presence of Trekkies to do anything but sit back -- amused, bemused and astonished -- and watch the devotions of fans of the various incarnations of "Star Trek."
60
TV Guide Magazine
Most of the extreme Trek fans it features are obsessed in a big way, and if they were your children you'd probably be thinking therapy.
60
L.A. Weekly
Roger Nygards’ sweet, gently funny documentary about the wild and woolly fans of all things Star Trek doesn’t really reveal much about the original landmark series and its various spinoffs, nor does it ever really get to the heart of the shows’ enduring appeal.