Mimi Lesseos, AKA "Magnificent Mimi", was a pro-wrestler in the 80's who tried to break into the movie business in the early 90's. She didn't quite make it, and films like "Streets of Rage" show why. I can live with the low production values and the largely amateur cast; however the slow, dull script is harder to forgive. The villain's identity is kept a secret for much of the movie (we hear him but only see the back of his head), but it's easy to predict who it is because there is one character who would have been completely pointless otherwise. Mimi is in magnificent shape - she looks really strong - but after two fights in the first 10 minutes, almost AN HOUR passes before she fights again! The fights themselves are mediocre at best, with a sometimes all-too-noticeable lack of contact. Personally, I think she should have added more wrestling-related moves to her repertoire (like the great double takedown she does at one point) - it would have made her style more unique. (*1/2)
