Ok, I beat FF VII. I loved it, but I didn't superlove it either. There were a few puzzles I didn't like, as well as the fact of where to go or what to do next not being very clear. Pros: solid system, nice characters/story and amazing graphics/cinematic approach.
I started FF VIII. Ok. Junction system. W. T. F. Judging from the first minutes of gameplay, it's even more cinematic than the previous game, but I still have to learn this new system and it seems like a chore.