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RFX45 
Most of the hate for Superman Returns was also due to their casting of Clark Kent/Superman, he is very reminiscent of Reeves. There are a few shots in that film that you probably won't be able to tell them apart. To some, that just doesn't work. Not in an insulting way, at least I don't think so, but from what Reeves has been through and what he has done in that role, I just don't think people wanted to see a reincarnation of that Superman look.
Really? He was an almost perfect casting and one of the strong points to the film.
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RFX45 
Other hate is really just on that kid. It really does leave a lot of plot holes (does the kids power come and go? Is he affected by Kryptonite? Does he get his power from the yellow sun? etc...) and then it really leaves the ending flat and there is no room for a sequel. What will they make, Superman teaching his son how to fight crime, teach him how to fly, how to disguise himself with a pair of reading glasses? It is just plain out stupid to me and somewhat of an insult to Superman fans.
Yes, he was affected by Kryptonite. There was a scene were Luthor held some near the kid and it was clearly affecting him. It's why Luthor asked who the kid's father was. It's also assumed that he would get his powers much like his father does, so yes the yellow sun. They didn't spell it out, but they didn't need to either. I also don't see how you can say there was no room for a sequel. It was as open as any other film. Luthor's still in the cards and there are plenty of other villains they could bring in. Nothing about the ending of the film indicated they would have a hard time coming up with a story and plot for the sequel. Also with the age of the kid, I don't really see how they would need to jump into some kind of Superboy territory with him in the sequel. Anyways as I acknowledged before, the film was far from perfect. I just don't think your criticisms here are that strong.