What specifically is happening in the film is rarely as integral to the cohesiveness of the whole thing as having a solid throughline. If the whole thing needs each part to get the message across, and the tone is consistent throughout, then you're golden.
Whenever I act I frequently have suggestions or input for my directors that they are not willing to discuss, often dismissing me as a "backseat director." I try to only give advice from the perspective of the viewer, expressing what problems they might have with the final product. Should I stop...