2 words I would use to sum up this film - Boring and pretentious. If all you sigur ros fans could look at this film subjectively you would agree with me. Dig!, Some kind of monster, No Direction Home, these are music doco's people can enjoy even if you're not a fan of the artists and should rate higher than this rubbish.
shareyou should just shut up!
this "doco" is one of the most beautiful films EVER made
maybe there are documentarys aming both at fans and not fans. But this is no ordinary documentary, its just a glimpse in the world of my favourite band. i enjoyed it so much, if you dont like the music or think landscape pictures are boring go watch "die hard 4.0"
it was never supposed to reflect the band and their history, it shows their music and the connection to their "heima"
if you cant it dont watch it!!!
okay proximus, easy on the hyperbole. The OP has a point to a degree but because this is a newer doc, based on a band with a smaller following than metallica or Dylan and is a damn good doc to boot, its going to get a higher rating than, say, No Direction Home. Nevertheless, I think Sigur Ros is almost void of pretention (especially from the glimpse the Doc gives, but I'll write that off as reactive hyperbole), but yes they certainly are artistic. This was an exceptional documentary, meant to evoke rather than to inform. For what it is, its beautiful (in every sense of the word), lets leave it at that.
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Definitely not, it's NOT the best documentary ever. It's miles away from it. But it's SO satisfying for the ones that adore Sigur Rós (I'm included in this category) that it was bound to have high ratings.
One of the things that surprised me of Heima is how much joy is injected in it and how easy was for me to swallow so much beauty (I'm always suspicious of beauty excesses). Bliss seemed honest, and possible.
I guess I'm a fan and I refuse to rate it objectively ;-)
The best Documentary ever maybe not but its been said its NOT a Documentary, then I ask you what is it then? Its not a selection of music videos or a concert movie, there are large sections of the film where members of the band are Interviewed about there experiences and the movie seems to be 'documenting' Sigur Ros as they put on a series of concerts.
So im pretty sure this is a documentary, and lets not get a knickers in a twist that its top of the list on IMDB, its only peoples opinions and maybe to the thousands who voted for it , it is there favourite documentary.
I am predisposed to love this film to death, I certainly know what you mean. But I can't possibly view this film subjectively.. Sigur Ros is one of my favorite bands and I love nature documentaries (and landscape photography). I was giddy to see Iceland on film. You must admit, the style of the doc fits their music, though: slow, excruciatingly beautiful,..and.. slow.
Also, every time I've shown it to a friend they fall asleep mid-way through. This is probably an indicator that it is not as good as I think. haha
The top most, without a doubt. Go Sigur Ros.
For those who are wondering what on earth are we talking about. Check this out: http://www.imdb.com/chart/documentary
Yay!!!
I have to agree...while I absolutely love this film and sigur ros...this isn't the best documentry ever. I choose not to define it as a documentry though...more an exercise in music and lush landscapes. While I agree, it's not very informative. However, it's much more then a simple concert documentry to me...it does take the viewer on a slow, blissfull & epic ride....which in my opinion is what Sigur Ros is all about. Again, in my humble opnion, this should have been nominated for an oscar...perhaps not as a documentry...but for something.
As to the OP's views on this being pretentious, I have to strongly disagree. I find Dig & Some kind of monster very pretetious. I personally could care less about inner band drama and fighting and the so called hardships of band and the egos that get in the way of said bands succeding and creating. Sigur Ros, in my opinion is the complete opposite. They are kinda shy, humble and joyfull beings who make beautiful and lush music. So what more could you expect from a "documentry" by them? If drama and disfunction are your bag, then yeah..go watch Dig or Some kind of monster....
Yea melinda-47, I'm with ya that Heima should be given awards.
Heima IS a perfect introduction to what these joyful beings have been creating for all these years.
I'm hooked.
It's rated so high because few nonfans saw it. Just relax about the rating, Sigur Ros just felt like making a flick. They are not claiming it's the best.
shareI actually really love their music and their live performances were/are always great!
I had high expectations because their music videos belong for sure to the best ones ever made. But unfortunately I was disappointed after watching Heima. I didn't really get the concept if there was one. Ok, for a music film of a band it was kind of special but rated as best documentary ever ... that's totally blown out of proportion.
Anyway, their music is cool and also their last music video *beep* is another beautiful video which lets me forget Heima on the spot.
It's not a documentary. It is merely a love letter to Iceland. Viewing it through that lens, and as a fan, the film was sublime.
shareIt is merely a love letter to Iceland
Sums it up perfectly.
After having just seen Heima, I was intrigued by reading about Sigur Ros at Wikipedia that this was voted best documentary at IMDb. I thought the film fell far short of a documentary but agree that some of the landscape photography was indeed beautiful. Made me want to get to Iceland ASAP for a vacation.
I am no fan of Sigur Ros, but after hearing so much about them from some friends I thought I'd check them out through this film. I think the music is soothing and well done, but quite frankly it put me to sleep. Literally. I can not imagine listening to this type of music for any other reason than slipping into dreamland. I suppose that isn't a bad thing unto itself, but simply not for me.
Combined with the visuals I could get through about 30-45 minutes of this on any regular basis. 90+ minutes... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
~LjM
Put your pants on, Spartacus!
I'm a huge fan of Sigur Rós and I'm even from Iceland, so one would think that I would love this film, but this documentary is not what I hoped for.
Yes, it's beautiful (especially the last song I thought), but I just didn't think of it as a documentary. I just thought of it as some band touring and taping it along the way for the purpose of making a "live concert" DVD.
Well, that's just my opinion. As far as documentaries go, I'd give this one 5 out of 10, and I think I would go even lower if it hadn't been for the beautiful music.
I'm a huge fan of Sigur Rós and I'm even from Iceland, so one would think that I would love this film, but this documentary is not what I hoped for.
Yes, it's beautiful (especially the last song I thought), but I just didn't think of it as a documentary. I just thought of it as some band touring and taping it along the way for the purpose of making a "live concert" DVD.
Well, that's just my opinion. As far as documentaries go, I'd give this one 5 out of 10, and I think I would go even lower if it hadn't been for the beautiful music.
Fail.
you dont rate it as a documentary? then dont try to classify it as one. you cant label art. i find it remarkable that youre a fan of the band and you still think this way, next youll be saying () wasnt a very good album because they didnt write any words or name the songs. go count your numbers, robot, and leave the rest of us to appreciate true beauty.
Just to put in my two cents... I am not a big Sigur Rós fan, but I picked up this DvD and found it amazingly beautiful! I think it is a wonderful homage to their homeland, and is fascinating just for that. The scenes of Iceland are awesome! The music was an added plus, and went along perfectly with the visuals. This film will bring me to explore their music further!
shareI saw "Heima" for the first time tonight. Before tonight, I had only vaguely heard about an Icelandic band called Sigur Ros, but nothing more; never heard their music, never seen their videos. I was actually very sleepy and ready to turn off the TV when "Heima" started. The combination of the music and landscapes caught my attention and brought me out my slumber-state. I have to agree with the poster who said it's a love letter to Iceland, but for me this was something more: the sheer beauty and magnificence of Icelandic landscapes, the lush and ethereal music of Sigur Ros, the honesty and simplicity of the band members' interviews....it was all a captivating experience. These past few days have been hard of me due to personal problems, and I have been in a lot of turmoil, but watching "Heima" brought peace and tranquillity in my soul, such that I could never expect. So yes, it's not the best documentary there is, but for me, "Heima" brought beauty, peace and hope, in a time where I desperately needed it.
PS. I apologise if I sound overly emotional, but it's the first time in years that a film/music has moved me so profoundly.
You are crazy people arguing about whether it fits into a pigeon hole you created called "documentary". I'm sure the editor and director have made what they wanted to make. It just is what it is and i found it very enjoyable to watch. Nice job guys :-)
shareI think one poster summed it up by saying it's scored so highly because so few non-fans have seen it or felt the urge to vote for it. It just shows how the IMDB scores should be taken with a pinch of salt really.
Some beautiful imagery and some beautiful music, also wonderfully filmed and edited, but ultimately a niche film that I feel is more like an advert than a 'documentary' - however you want to define that word.