The problem with many of the DC heroes is that they are more archetype than character. It's why the Nolan movies have been so well received. They manage to build some character into him through Bale's acting and Nolan's direction. He's not just the obsessed avenger, he's a person in a tough situation and is far more easy to relate to than some other versions of the Dark Knight.
Supes is great when they build in some character. Look at Smallville. Or at least, Smallville up until the 6th season anyway. It was an amazing show. It had a little too much teen angst melodrama, but it still managed to tell a really great version of the Superman mythos from a unique perspective. Like all shows it eventually got stupid and should probably have quit while it was ahead (i.e. before Lex bailed), but what it did right was make Clark Kent the main character, not unbeatable Superman.
There are great Superman stories yet to be told. And I have a lot of hope that a director as talented as Zack Snyder can really bring the character to life. Or at least, if he can't get the character stuff right, he'll make it look badass.
Supes is great when they build in some character. Look at Smallville. Or at least, Smallville up until the 6th season anyway. It was an amazing show. It had a little too much teen angst melodrama, but it still managed to tell a really great version of the Superman mythos from a unique perspective. Like all shows it eventually got stupid and should probably have quit while it was ahead (i.e. before Lex bailed), but what it did right was make Clark Kent the main character, not unbeatable Superman.
There are great Superman stories yet to be told. And I have a lot of hope that a director as talented as Zack Snyder can really bring the character to life. Or at least, if he can't get the character stuff right, he'll make it look badass.