I Want You
2012 · Directed by Fernando González Molina
Original language: Spanish
- drama
- romance
The story
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.
What it’s like
Warm, sun-washed Barcelona streets give way to dim, neon-edged nights, with the roar of engines and tyres on asphalt setting the pulse of the film. The overall feel is glossy and youthful, a mix of teenage heat and restless nightlife, with the sound leaning on revving motors and a pop-leaning soundtrack between quieter scenes of talk and longing. Pacing is brisk around the street-race sequences and softer in the romantic scenes, which tend to linger on faces and small pauses. Its vibe is romantic and bittersweet, a little rebellious, with a sense of someone trying to outrun old feelings. The romantic arc follows a restless young man slowly working out what he wants and whom he trusts. Intensity is moderate: the racing carries real physical danger and there are some tense confrontations, but nothing graphic, and the romance stays fairly chaste. It suits a late-evening watch with a partner or a friend, or anyone who likes youthful drama with a tinge of heartache, and it is for viewers who enjoy Spanish young-romance films with a motorsport edge.
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