Yeah SF2 cops a fair bit of flack. I think there are worse games than that.
It has a pretty good wizard mode, and there are heaps of shots on the table. Some pretty tricky as well.
JD doesn't do anything for me either. The art and sound package is great. But the lack of bumpers detracts from the gameplay IMO
As for older titles. Williams Darling/Jubilee would have to rate as pretty smelly. Also Gottlieb Airport from 1969 will keep you interested for all of 10 seconds.
I'm really not a fan of Vari Targets. Bloody things take up so much room!