Highly Overrated But Still Good

Great Film overall

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

When Sigur Ros finished up a world tour in 2007,they chose to play a series of free concerts in their homeland of Iceland (hence the title, 'Heima',or home land in Icelandic). This documentary follows their concert tour in various parts of the country. Framed against the rugged,but unspoiled & beautiful Icelandic countryside, 'Heima' is an absolute joy to watch,as well as listen to. Sigur Ros's music reminds one at times of pre-'Dark Side Of The Moon' era Pink Floyd (say,between Ummagumma & Meddle),with their use of spacey,sparse sound & high falsetto lyrics (sung in Icelandic,unfortunately without subtitles,but don't let that keep you from checking them out). This film has been described by some as a spiritual experience. It's more than obvious that the Sugarcubes aren't the only import from Iceland to make an impact outside their home country. No MPAA rating,but does contain a rude word or two during the interview sequences,but otherwise nothing to offend.

Heima is Bliss! I have no words to describe the beauty of this movie. Compelling landscapes and music straight from heaven.There was a singer named as "Tansen" in the "Akbar the great's" era whose singing could light lamps and cause rain. Jón Þór Birgisson is no doubt the reincarnated form of Tansen.I was totally spellbound by the music and the nature and the simplicity of the band members.Its a movie that will make you feel so peaceful and happy from the inside. A masterpiece in which Nature and Music speak for each other.10/10

Being a fan of Sigur Rós for a while now, I was incredibly excited for 'Heima.' I didn't know what to expect of it, except that it would be moving, passionate, and that I would love it. It certainly turned out that way. They've succeeded in creating an honest and simple documentary that gave me more respect for them, if that is possible.This film rotates around a love of music and of Home: Iceland; a simpler place than a lot of us are used to. Sigur Rós tour their home giving free concerts as a way of giving back to the land and people for what they gave them: a place of inspiration and love. They visit the most remote villages, all the way to the largest city in Iceland, Reykjavík, where it looks as if the whole country shows up for the concert.In between songs, concerts, and interviews (The quartet Amiina also participates in the interviews), there are clips of the country and towns of Iceland. You'll see its mountains, its towns, its fish factories, and its beautiful landscape, which, in my opinion, appropriately fits the music of Sigur Rós.There isn't too much wasted interview time, rather much of the film is spent on the crowds; their faces and their reaction to the music. My only complaint is that some of my favorite songs weren't played. Still, they couldn't have fit everything into it. There isn't a song by them I don't like, and that's a rare thing from one band. Thank you, Sigur Rós, for allowing the world to have a glimpse of yours.

In the summer of 2006 (although you'd never know being in Iceland!) local heroes Sigur Ros returned to their 'Heima' or homeland to put on a series of free and unusual shows. Firstly they wanted to give a gift to the people of Iceland, it seems that very little ever happens in this barren land, and secondly they wanted to take the music back to where it originated. If you have ever heard a Sigur Ros album you will know it's a beautiful, sweeping, moving and often a sparse affair much like the land it came from. It is at times harsh, cold and jarring like the countryside and its elements but at other times it is warm, different and special like the country and its people. With varying crew sizes they play a series of gigs from an abandoned hillside cottage to a dam protest site, a volcanic ash plain and haunting disused fishing factory to name but a few and ending in the most attended show in the country's capital Reykjavik. Peppered with interviews from the bands main and secondary members the film isn't just a live showcase and at times has some startling natural and artistic visuals to accompany the incredible music. Whether you are a fan of the band or just looking to see a great music film you can't go far wrong with this movie it is an audiovisual experience unrivalled in its approach to the band and their roots. I always said that Sigur Ros' music should soundtrack a film and now it does their own.