i be so impressed with doug mcgrath film version of the jane austen novel emma and and i love the music score by rachel portman so much and that when i go to the video store one day and discover the two have re unite for nicholas nickleby i immediately rent it without any other consideration . i have read the book and and for those overly critical fan of this jane austen adaptation and i do not know what else mcgrath could have do to more perfectly capture the spirit and major plot element of miss austen work and especially give the limitation of a two hour movie ( which some have complain about be too long . ) . and as far a gwen paltrow accent be concern and i must confess i wasn not too familiar with her when i saw this at the theater initially and and i be absolutely convince at the time that she be an english actress . i be take aback by those who criticize the film for it lush scenery . that be one of the thing i enjoy and look forward to see in period piece set in the english countryside . the film beautiful background be a major contributor to it appeal and success . if your idea of escapist fare be something bleaker and then perhaps you should rent something like death wish iii . the english country setting be a attractive and charm a the cast and and combine with the story and soundtrack for entertainment that make you not tire of repeat viewing . mcgrath be a wonder at choreograph the interplay of subtle expression that be so essential in convey the complicate romantic intrigue that occur in this story . this refreshing movie could also be a clinic on how enjoyable a film can be minus sex and violence or even a villainous antagonist . the story be often amusing and endear and and at time and quite touch . i have see many competent jane austen book adaptation but this be without question my favorite .