Like I said in the previous post, I am not arguing with any of this. But the "spirit of Nolan" (sorry, I know this phrase sounds ridiculous and pompous) seems to be lingering, at least to some degree, in the overall feel of the film. The script by Goyer might had sucky elements that had to be doctored, but the overall idea and themes persisted, if I am not mistaken, and the general story of Man of Steel is reminiscent of Goyer-Nolans co-op.
Of course Snyder is signing off on every single aspect of the production, but movie still seems to be following the most general, broad fundaments layed down by Nolan. He might have no direct involvement in the production, but without his work in the superhero genre, I would bet a Superman movie made 100% by Snyder would look totally different and be about different ideas and with a different approach to telling the origin story.
Thats all I was talking about. Indirect influence, legacy or paving the way if You will. Its not much, maybe even without any consequence for some, but I think his work on Batman still lingers in the overall concious of DC Film execs and producers, and will continue to do so for their future movies.
