Just Be Yourself (2023) User Reviews

Truly an eye opening experience

[kcutie-89958 · 10/10 · 5 May 2023]

I truly resonated with this film for so many reasons. First of all I want to say the pandemic left so many people feeling helpless and not in control. As a person who had Covid 5 times, this film not only made me feel like I wasn't alone but also made me feel that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Michele Frantzeskos and Rene Wood showed such an amazing take on what this worldwide pandemic has done to so many lives and people not only mentally but in their own relationships with others and themselves. I am so deeply grateful to have a film to watch where I can feel like I'm not alone in the hopelessness of where this has taken me and so many other people during Covid 19. I pray that all Of you watch this film to truly understand the effects of what has happened to so many and remember that you are not alone and always keep faith that it will get better. Thank you so much to everyone involved in this deeply amazing film because you are saving lives and helping people every single play. God bless.

Amazing cast

[lunabakeshop · 10/10 · 19 May 2023]

Wow! What an excellent film! The cast was beyond talented and the topic was beyond real. The cast and crew deserve praise and recognition for this award winning film. The acting was authentic and real. Directors Renee Wood and Michele Frantzeskos did an amazing job! All female production. Jane Dashow did an incredible job with editing and sound. I'm hoping to see another film with this cast. They all have amazing charisma and did an outstanding performance on this topic. Mental health is real and I thank everyone involved with this film!! U all did an extraordinary job! Covid was a hard tough time for this planet and I commend all who were involved in this movie to help raise awareness for mental health and to feel safe to talk about your feelings and emotions.

Outstanding film. Great cast

[feldmanryan · 10/10 · 8 May 2023]

This film was great! Covid was a hard time. This film inspired me to think positive! The cast was outstanding! Renee Wood and Michele Frantzeskos are highly talented. Their acting skills are outstanding. They give a truthful and honest performance. William Demeo and Steve Stanilis were excellent. Super star cast and the script was amazing! I recommend everyone to watch this film. Made me feel great after watching it. The characters are so relatable. I felt like I was right there with them. Very believable. It's a great film and really puts you with them, you feel like you know them and want to be friends with them.

Outstanding cast.

[bard-92667 · 10/10 · 19 May 2023]

Outstanding cast. This film was so authentic! Raw and original! Excellent cast, directors and writers. I felt like I was right there with them. It was written and articulated honestly and with sincerity. I totally felt the characters emotions and vibes. I Haven't watched a film this real in a very long time. It definitely gave me a great feeling at the end and it also made me feel like I'm not alone with feelings I have went through in life. Great film! The acting was so real as well, very talented cast. William Demeo was fabulous as Dr Davidson. Steve Stanulis was great as Keith. Loved Robin, played by Michele Frantzeskos and Renee Wood was great as Heidi. Covid put so much mental stress on all of us and this film really takes you there with them and you get to see them rally and get better emotionally! It honestly helped me deal with emotional stress. I highly recommend this film to everyone. A lot of people are afraid of therapy and this film gives you the strength and courage to do it and be the best person you can be.

Terrible Script

[Crusin86Street · 1/10 · 22 May 2023]

I ordered this and want my money back. The script makes no sense and seems like it was improvised. The scenes were very folding and dark. All the characters are one dimensional and difficult to comprehend since the sound of quality is very poor. The actress names Renee does a good impression of a clown when she makes believe she is crying to the point this comes out as a comedy. Former real estate agent Michele Frantzeskos is not a good actress. The worst actor in this travesty is William Demeo who seems very confused when playing the role of a psychiatrist. Seems like the positive reviews are inflated.

Award winning film to help people

[info-63945 · 10/10 · 7 May 2023]

This award winning cast and film is inspirational and lets u know "it's ok" to "just be yourself." It helps people to feel good about themselves through turbulent times and gives you the strength and courage to know there is always help out there! So many individuals are afraid to get "naked mentally" this film will give you the strength to be proud of who and what you are no matter what you are going through. The characters are very relatable and this film reaches a broad audience. I highly recommend this film! It's a great self help film, that will empower and inspire you to be proud of your authentic self.

Terrible Show; Poorly Done

[AnonymousGal · 1/10 · 22 May 2023]

This is the absolute worst show I have ever seen. The acting was very bad especially by Renee Wood who over acts the role and sheds fake tears. Michele Frantzeskos is barely audible and speaks very low you cannot hear anything. Their worst actor was William Demeo who tries to play a psychiatrist and is not convincing. The only actor that was good was Steve Stanilus who did a good job delivering his lines. Also, the cinematography was non existent and this looks like it was filmed in zoom. My favorite scene was when Michele tells Renee she will do whatever it takes to remove criticism she does not like.

Not so good

[WeComeFromBrooklyn · 1/10 · 22 May 2023]

I watched this with my girlfriend because I was interested in watching a show that talked about the Covid pandemic quarantine, and the mental health effects had a different communities. The show has no diversity and does not talk about quarantine Covid so the title is very misleading rather you see a FaceTime video of four people talking about their personal lives and they never seem to discuss the impact that the pandemic has on them so it was misleading. Also, the script made no sense. Not sure how this was filmed, as it looks like, for FaceTime videos consolidated into one, but it was not professionally filmed, and the lighting in each of the four characters backgrounds was very dim and empty.

Do Not Waste Your Time

[videoguy-74449 · 1/10 · 2 June 2023]

Not sure where to start so I can send a list: 1. Cinematography: is non existent as these no name wannabee actors are filming inside their homes. William DeMeo looks like he is in the Poconos.

2. Acting: Not one good actor. Renee sounds silly with the fake tears. Michele sounds like a frustrated real estate agent. Steve Stanulis is inaudible. The worst actor was William DeMeo who is in no way believable as a doctor.

3. Scripts: the scripts are non existent as the dialogue is just a mix of nonsense.

The film does not explore the real effects that their pandemic had. Instead we are treated to a COMEDY of actors over acting their parts.

The scene when William DeMeo admits his name is William seinwels and that he previously worked as a scam artist by fooling patients with a fake religious act is a well known scene that I have no words for.