Here’s a review of the Spanish film Tengo ganas de ti (2012), directed by Fernando González Molina and based on Federico Moccia’s novel of the same name. Tengo ganas de ti translates to “I want you” — a raw, urgent title that perfectly captures the messy, all-consuming nature of teenage love. As the sequel to the wildly popular Tres metros sobre el cielo (Three Steps Above Heaven), this film had big shoes to fill. Does it succeed? Partially. It’s a whirlwind of emotions, stunning visuals, and problematic tropes that will either make you swoon or roll your eyes.
The love triangle is exhausting. Babi is reduced to a symbol — less a person and more a memory that haunts Hache. The film also drags in the middle, spending too much time on motorcycle races and club fights instead of developing the central relationships.
If you loved Tres metros sobre el cielo , you’ll enjoy this sequel for its emotional payoff and bittersweet ending. It’s not as tight or fresh as the first film, but it knows its audience: teenagers and young adults who want to cry, scream at the screen, and believe in love that’s both beautiful and destructive.
Recommended for fans of romantic dramas that aren’t afraid to be messy — but don’t expect a healthy relationship manual.
