As to the complaints about Superman’s character, it’s misleading that they’re calling him Superman. He’s still Clark Kent, character-wise, maturity-wise, etc. He hasn’t reached the full potential of Superman at this point in the story, which is one reason he’s so conflicted. That on its own I kind of like, although I still don’t think they did it right if that’s what they’re going for. He’s a somewhat awkward boy scout who grew up on a farm and is expected to save the world, trying to do the right thing, and being met with suspicion and hatred. I think a better director could have taken that concept and made something really compelling out of it, where by the end (perhaps of the series) he truly becomes Superman. That said, I’m not sure this was a faithful portrayal of that direction.
