- Saint Paul Pioneer Press,
Chris Hewitt,
- "It's the greatest feeling
in the world, and I do it 30 or 40 times a year.' Is the speaker: a) President
Clinton, discussing his work with interns; b) Courtney Love, toting up how
often she bathes; or c) James 'Scotty' Doohan, revealing what he loves about
'Star Trek' conventions? Doohan figures prominently in 'Trekkies,' which could
be a smart-alecky skewering of 'Star Trek' fanatics but which turns out to
be a loving, sympathetic appreciation of them. Oh, you'll laugh at some of
the tunic wearers, but the movie, directed by Minnesota's Roger Nygard, doesn't.
It recognizes that 'Star Trek' has been a good friend to lots of people who
needed one. ... Heck, I had affection for these people, and if the enterprising
dentist worked in my neck of the woods, I'd be happy to have him boldly drill
where no Starfleet commander has drilled before."