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Umm, what I think this “Star Trek fan” is trying
to say is that the voyages of the Starship Enterprise won’t
be around forever – but whilst it is, we’ll dress
up in wacky clothes, paint our kids' faces and trade swap
cards in their hundreds.
Yup, I was never quite able to get a grasp on the fascination
of “Star Trek”. Sure, I enjoy the show – maybe
even the film’s more – but to want to force Ma into
sewing me up a Starfleet costume and walking down the main
street in it? Nope. Not unless I was smoking something pretty
strong.
“Trekkies 2” is the sequel to a documentary produced
a few years back where “Next Generation” star Denise
Crosby ventures around America introducing us to some of the
more extreme fans of Gene Roddenberry’s series.
This time, Crosby explores other galaxies: notably, Europe
– where she discovers there are just as many pals of
Spock. The Germans have built their own Enterprise bridge,
infinite kids are in Trek-attire thanks to their folks, one
guy in Britain has turned his bedroom into a room of the Enterprise
– and has consequently listed it on eBay for two million
dollars, whilst some inauspicious Australians with a penchant
for gazing on the male members of the series also get their
mug on lens.
In addition, Crosby catches up with some of the folks who
appeared in the original “Trekkies”, and whilst
most are still as obsessed as ever, there’s a couple
that have ostensibly got the hint.
“Trekkies 2” isn’t as amusing or fresh as
the original – it starts repeating itself – but
if you’re a fan of the show or on the other hand, rallying
to shut down the alliance, it’s worth a looksee.
DVD Extras
Extras include a stout chunk of deleted scenes, a couple
of interesting fan films, and an informative – and reasonably
amusing – commentary track featuring members of the cast
and crew.
Conclusion: Movie 70% Extras 60%
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