i liked the christpher reeve version better. i also liked the richard donner cut of the second movie that had more marlon brando scenes.

when lois dies superman yells no and begins to cry.
in man of steel superman utters the same line after killing zod.
in superman II superman decides not to fight the 3 evil bad guys from krypton because innocent people are being hurt.
in man of steel superman destroys not only smallville but metropolis as well.
young clark in superman is respectful of his adopted father.
in man of steel clark tells his adopted dad, "You aren't even my real father."

a wtf moment for sure.