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By Andrea Beach
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Subtitled romcom has cursing, sex, lots of drinking.
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Ready to Mingle
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What's the Story?
Ana (Cassandra Ciangherotti) is not quite READY TO MINGLE after her ultimatum causes her boyfriend to break up with her. Ana's life becomes a mess and she's convinced that getting married will make her happy. But how to find Mr. Right? She finally decides to take a workshop on how to get a man to propose, where she and her classmates learn how to dress and behave based on what men want and what they're looking for, as well as various manipulative techniques that will encourage a man to propose. After a few false starts Ana meets Diego (Juan Pablo Medina), a very handsome architect who ticks all the right boxes when it comes to the perfect boyfriend. But the hoped-for proposal isn't coming soon enough for Ana, so she tries one of the oldest and worst tricks in the book on Diego. Will the trick pay off and lead to Ana's happily-ever-after?
Is It Any Good?
Once you set aside the iffy premise and cliches, this romantic comedy in Spanish with English subtitles has some genuine, if small, laughs and a refreshing ending. But you have to wait a long time before it's clear that the ultimate message of Ready to Mingle avoids the typical happily-ever-after. Thanks to a strong cast led by Cassandra Ciangherotti's enjoyable performance as the lovable train wreck, there's some enjoyment to be had along the way.
Even though the overall tone is warm and engaging, most of the humor comes from ideas about what women want and how men are in relationships that are pretty worn out. The characters are all in their 30s, but there's some teen appeal in comparing their own hopes and expectations in life to Ana's, so it's a good chance to talk about what they want from life and what makes or doesn't make a solid foundation for happiness. Areas of concern include frequent and excessive alcohol use and adult, non-graphic sexual situations.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Ready to Mingle shows Ana's obsession with getting married. Why does she want to so badly? How important is getting married to your own future? What makes you truly happy in life?
Does it seem like there's a lot of drinking in this movie? Is it glamorized? What are the consequences of drinking alcohol, and are any of them shown?
What are some of your favorite romantic comedies? How does this one compare?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : October 2, 2019
- Cast : Cassandra Ciangherotti , Juan Pablo Medina
- Director : Luis Javier Henaine
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Latino Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship
- Run time : 95 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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