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Let’s say two friends just finished watching the movie. And one friend ask the other the following.

Have you liked the movie?

Have you enjoyed the movie?

Are these questions correct to ask with the context? Thank you in advance. ????

Englishmaven · Accepted Answer

The simple past would be more natural in this situation.

Did you enjoy the movie?

CalifJim · Answer

anonymousAre these questions correct to ask with the context?

No. It's "Did you [like / enjoy] the movie?"

Have you [liked / enjoyed] ...? is not used when speaking of some unique experience that is part of the current situation, like just seeing a movie, or just tasting some food for the first time, or having any kind of experience very recently.

On the rare occasions when it is used, it is often used in reference to a whole series of experiences, as when you are asked to evaluate your experiences in a survey. Note the plurals in the examples below, and the implication of many experiences over a period of time.

What have you liked/enjoyed most/least about these lessons?
What courses or training seminars have you enjoyed?
What types of things have you enjoyed learning in the past?
During the past month, how much of the time have you enjoyed the things you do?

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