Corvette Summer
Corvette Summer

Corvette Summer

1978Movie105 minEnglish

Ken loves to design and build exotic cars. When the High School shop class project car, a fully tricked out dream Corvette, is stolen, he begins searching for it. His search leads him to Las Vegas, where Vanessa, a teenaged prostitute wannabe, helps him try to track it down.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Google Users55%
Director: Matthew RobbinsGenres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Kenny is a recent high school graduate who has spent his senior year working on a customized Corvette for a class project. After graduation, the car is stolen, along with most of Kenny's personal belongings. Devastated, Kenny teams up with a streetwise hitchhiker named Gigi to track down the thieves and recover his beloved car. Their journey takes them across the country, encountering a series of eccentric characters and dangerous situations as Kenny tries to reclaim his prized possession.

Critical Reception

Corvette Summer was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot thin and its humor forced. While it performed moderately well at the box office, it is often remembered more for its distinctive title and the presence of Mark Hamill, fresh off his success in Star Wars, than for its cinematic merits. The film has since gained a cult following among some enthusiasts.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and predictable plot.
  • Mark Hamill's performance is a highlight, though not enough to save the movie.
  • The humor often falls flat, relying on tired gags and caricatures.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the movie to be a lighthearted but ultimately forgettable comedy. Some viewers appreciate the nostalgic element and Mark Hamill's role, while others criticize the predictable storyline and dated humor.

Fun Fact

The customized 1973 Corvette Stingray featured prominently in the film was later renamed 'The Giggle Machine' by its owner and was a popular show car in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

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