Shall we see / watch a movie?

[AlexAD]

Well, I admit I was wrong. Just didn't read that carefully.

[philo2009]

From the repy by Philo, can I conclude that if I ask my friend whether he wants to go to the cinema with me, I would have to ask "Shall we see a movie?" However, when my friend and I are in the cinema and the movie has started, then I say "We are watching a movie."

Thanks.

Correct regarding the second part. However, if you read my post carefully, you'll see that I recommend 'watch' also for the first example!

[AlexAD]

What would be the difference? I guess with 'shall' it is like a suggestion and 'will' is like asking have we decided to see a movie. Is that so?

It seems that my question get shadowed :)

[Tdol]

You're right, though- will we watch a movie could be a decision, an imposition, etc.

[Barb_D]

I'm not sure if I'm not reading Philo correctly (entirely possible) or if I simply completely disagree.

I'm in complete agreement with 5jj. I would never suggest we "watch" a movie if I'm asking my friend if we should spend our evening at the cinema.

A: What do you want to do tonight?
B: I don't know. Want to go see a movie? -- Clearly a trip the cinema.
B: I don't know. Want to go watch a movie? -- Not natural, unless you add something like "at my house, where I have a ton of movies on DVD."
B: I don't konw. Want to watch a movie? -- Implies you have movies at home to watch.