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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

I am happy tosee/seeing a nice movie.

1. I am happy to see a nice movie.

2. I am happy seeing a nice movie.

Are the above setences both acceptable? If they are, what's the difference in meaning between these two sentences?
  

Top answer

1. I am happy to see a nice movie. One possibility: glad I've bought tickets to it.

— Marius Hancu

  • 1.
  • I am happy to see a nice movie.
  • One possibility: glad I've bought tickets to it.
  • 2.
  • I am happy seeing a nice movie.
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6 Answers
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1. I am happy to see a nice movie. One possibility: glad I've bought tickets to it.

2. I am happy seeing a nice movie. More about: excited/happy while seeing the movie.
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I think what you're aiming at is:

I enjoy seeing a good movie.

CJ
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  • I'm happy to see... - I look forward to seeing...

  • I'm happy seeing... - I'm happy when I see...
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Yes, I'm happy seeing a nice movie means I'm easily satisfied, I don't want to do great things, put me in front of the TV with a nice movie etc.
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I like J Lewis's interpretation of the exact words used: I don't need to go out to a fancy dinner, then dancing... I'm happy [just] seeing a nice movie.

But I also think that CJ's revision is the most likely one for the most common use.
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