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‘The Apocalypse of Saint John’: Its Heart Is in the Right Place

A few million extra dollars in the budget might have helped, but this low-rent approach raises the question—if you can’t say it well, should you say it at all?
‘The Apocalypse of Saint John’: Its Heart Is in the Right Place
San Juan, or St. John (Ricardo Castro), having visions, in "The Apocalypse of St. John." Caravel Films
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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PG-13 | 1h 50m | Docu-fiction, Biblical | 2026

I’ve read “The Apocalypse of St. John”—commonly known as “The Book of Revelation”—twice. Its meaning ultimately remains obscure to me, but I enjoy the mystical nature of the language and imagery.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
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