Every real FF7 fan knows that Advent Children has ruined the image for Cloud.

In the original game, Cloud shows a perfect mix of feelings. He's a funny, awkward dude and has a little bit of charisma.

I like Squall, but sometimes his pessimism is ridiculous and he's too careless. He goes from a depressing fellow to a romantic. He definitely has really good scenes, but most of them are him being badass, not really showing emotion. I do love when he leads Garden though.

But I like a lot Cloud moments better. His speech after his return from Mideel, his emotional breakdown after Sephiroth kills Aeris. He really is a dude with a variety of good emotions.