Technically, Madara was revived with a "fake" Rinnegan seeing as how his real eyes were with Obito and Zetsu. The same would go for him having eyes in general, really.
I personally like the characters. I started watching Naruto for the concept and plot but it's the characters that keep me reading (that, and the fact that I want to know how it ends).
Which is it for you?
OMFG WHY DID I FORGET THE T IN CHARACTERS?