I don't think you can compare film with digital cameras, as digital is so much further ahead and has really changed the game of photography.
I don't see anything that great about film. Digital SLR's have enabled everyone to work like a pro. With the costs coming down and with teh advent of sites such as flickr photography has truely come to everyone and thats a good thing.
Professionals will always be good. Being on digital should make no difference. Anyone who says different is just making excuses.