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I Want You
Tengo ganas de ti
2012 123 min Spain 18+
★6.8
Drama, Romance
Director: Fernando González Molina
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Description
After two years away, Hache returns to Barcelona seeking a fresh start. Falling for Gin while facing unresolved feelings for Babi, he must confront love, loss, and who he's becoming.
Worldwide:
$24.02M
Starring
Mario Casas
Actor
Clara Lago
Actor
María Valverde
Actor
Awards
Goya Awards 2013
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Key opinion
Tengo ganas de ti is viewed as a divisive sequel that aims for a more mature exploration of moving on from first love compared to its predecessor. While many viewers appreciate Mario Casas’s performance and the film's emotional resolution, others criticize the messy plot, repetitive tropes, and the perceived cynicism of the character arcs.
| Acting | Mario Casas delivers a charismatic and matured performance that effectively carries the protagonist's struggle with grief and personal growth. | |
| Score | The soundtrack is praised for its melodic quality and precise integration, enhancing the film's emotional atmosphere. | |
| Theme | The film’s thematic core successfully argues that lingering on past love is a trap, advocating for the necessity of closure to move forward. | |
| Screenplay | Critics are split on the quality of the narrative, with some finding it a fitting, realistic conclusion and others condemning it as an incoherent, cliché-ridden cash grab. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the sequel's romantic dynamic vary; some celebrate the bold energy of the new lead, Gin, while others feel the film lacks the romantic spirituality of the first part. |