That's where I stand too. If the movie excels where it can in its storytelling, and brings its strengths to the table, then so be it. It usually makes for an equally powerful experience. I agree with the Balderunner example, and reasons stated.
I had forgotten A Scanner Darkly until reading a comment earlier, so I glad you brought that also. That one was brilliant, and the originality in how it presented the story was breathtaking. Given the subject matter i thought it was a clever idea.
But it pains me to see a great story wasted, or even ruined.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.