Not mentioned in this debate: Cavill is getting long in the tooth for the role.
Superman is commonly depicted as late 20s/early 30s, and Cavill will be 41 this year.
Superman doesn't age, so it makes way more sense to have an actor in his late 20s/early 30s play the role.
Especially given the...
I don't get the love for "MoS". Plot that remakes "Superman II", many miscast actors, iffy performances, awful action.
More complete thoughts - have at it, if you want:
http://dvdmg.com/manofsteel.shtml
I think the terrible script limited his potential.
From my review:
"Cavill looks great as Superman but can’t do anything to expand the role beyond his muscles. Granted, as is the case with all the characters, the script undercuts any possible exploration, as it makes Superman generic and...