GGGP pointed out to me, in *The English Patient*

[Blackrose87]

it seems a little too much like a film as opposed to movie which is more my taste.

I wasn't aware there was a difference between the two??

[TurboKittie]

I wasn't aware there was a difference between the two??

It's more a personal distinction. While technically they are one in the same thing, usually the important stories are considered a film. Films are usually the ones nominated for the prestigious awards, whereas movies are funny or filled with action and don't require a major investment of thought on my part.

For instance, The King's Speech is a film, whereas Shaun Of The Dead is a movie.

[Blackrose87]

It's more a personal distinction. While technically they are one in the same thing, usually the important stories are considered a film. Films are usually the ones nominated for the prestigious awards, whereas movies are funny or filled with action and don't require a major investment of thought on my part.

For instance, The King's Speech is a film, whereas Shaun Of The Dead is a movie.

I suppose that's kinda right actually, never thought about it like that before.

Although come to think of it, I probably would be more likely to associate the word movie with a big budget American blockbuster or something.
I guess the word 'movie' isn't used as much here though.