There are two answers to this: first, because the
film is released on DVD this month and is expected to challenge all - time sales records, and second, because the central story contained within it is
remarkably, profoundly and intentionally stuffed with
powerful theological messages.
Surrounded by an amazing cast that includes Geoffrey Rush, Sir John Gielgud, Sir Richard Attenborough, Christopher Eccleston, Emily Mortimer, Liz Giles, Vincent Cassel, Fanny Ardant and Joseph Fiennes, Blanchett proved herself to be one of the best actors of her generation with this
film if her previous work had left any doubt, pulling off a
powerful performance that holds up
remarkably well.