So here’s my review of the new Superman movie. After considerable thought and meditation I have arrived at these views. Its just crap. Lets start with the actor. He’s nice. Physically right, but somehow he doesn’t have the acting ability or the character to pull of Clarke Kent or Superman IMO. He’s just riding on his looks and doesn’t have the ability to back it up with acting ability. Lets check out the story. They have done a few things right to improve things. Got rid of the stupid Lex Luthor villain and concentrated on the Genereal Zan or whatever. They have got rid of the stupid underpants on the outside costume. They have got rid of the soppy Lois Lane flythrough the skyscrapers bit- that fit perfectly with the original 70′s version but would look retarded now. The all star cast does some good as well. Escpecially Laurence Fishburne. Read full review here. http://unhappysoul.wordpress.com/2013/11/10/man-of-steel-review/
I have to say I agree with you! It looked as though it was going to carry an amazing story line - then just didn't
I think it's story was also not strong enough. And you are right the actor didn't fit with the character.