I came across this curio on TCM the other night. I had never heard of "Corvette Summer" before but I watched since I knew the cast. I'm glad I did watch this unique movie; it held my attention and told an interesting story even if somewhat silly. Luke Skywalker, err I mean Mark Hamill pursues his shop class's car across state lines and unwittingly stumbles upon a helpful woman and a crime ring. Annie Potts plays her usual character -- cute, funny, ingratiating yet also somewhat annoying. Mark looks very young and messy, his parents are absentee and he puts his energy into cars. But he also grows some and matures by the end. A good film, my rating 7/10, but be forewarned that this is very much a '70's movie, in that the loose morals and cynical mindset of that time period are very apparent. The rampant inflation led to people doing whatever they must to survive, everyone seems to have a con or scam, (much like today?).
Review of Corvette Summer
