kiki1982, you are certainly decided in your opinons, and while I can't agree with all of them, they were very elequantly expressed. I wouldn't say from my point of view that the graphics, costumes, etc.. was this adaptations only strength, but they were certainly very good and highlighted the character's personalities and characteristics.
I guess what it comes down to for me is how the adaptation makes me feel, and how well it draws viewers into the story and the character's lives. I look at this version of Emma as a moderately well-done, enjoyable production in its own right, because if I tried to compare it to the actual book, it would come up so short it's not even funny.
