Sci-Fi Weekly, Patrick Lee,

www.scifi.com,

"This often hysterically funny documentary centers on the stories of a handful of die-hard Trek fans. ... The documentary touches all the bases, in and out of conventions and club meetings. ... In Trekkies, director Roger Nygard and Crosby have filmed perhaps the most comprehensive, knowing and non-judgmental account of the Trek phenomenon yet. In segments alternately hilarious and sobering, the audience is introduced to Star Trek fandom in all its hideous bad taste, ennobling sentiment and touching reality. Given that the documentary is being distributed by Paramount Studios, the owner and guardian of "the franchise," it's surprising how honest and unflinching this chronicle is. In the end, the audience actually comes a little closer to understanding why Trekkies--and perhaps any fans--come to be. The audience sees that, yes, some Trekkies are very odd, ridiculous or downright creepy. (Though, as Brent "Data" Spiner observes: "I don't think I've ever met anyone, Star Trek fan or not, who wasn't peculiar.") ... But the film wouldn't be so good if it just made fun of Trekkies. It also captures their heartfelt conviction, even their pain. A caller to the "Talk Trek" radio show in Sunland, Calif., thanks Crosby for her performance in a TNG episode that helped him grieve for his father."