I don't see it necessary in changing Faramir's character. I don't see how it would drag down the effect of the ring. A big aspect in Tolkien is that nothing is "all-powerful," everything has it's own limits and weaknesses. Gandalf can't chuck a mountain at a batallion of orcs, the ring CAN be resisted at certain times, Sauron has his own weaknesses, everyone and everything has their own limits. To portray the ring as this all-powerful, unstoppable force I just don't think it works.
I do think TTT EE does give Faramir some justice, as it shows he is pressured by his father, however I think this actually drags Faramir's character down even from an entertainment standpoint. It portrays Faramir as a whiny Captain searching for the approval of his father. Far more entertaining to me is as shown in Tolkien is that everyone has their own minds. Even king's servants, guards, and sons have a mind of their own and are able to judge what is good and what is not. They are able to think for themselves instead of being mindless robots always seeking to do their lord's will. Beregond, Hama, and Faramir are all examples of this. And I think to make them mindless robots only drags down their character.
Imladris I like your idea of creating this sort of flash-back scene (or more like a "What would happen") between Faramir and the Ring. Also on a side...
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In fact, PJ sort of touched on this when Faramir first saw the Ring...except it should have been bigger in a more subtle way.
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Jackson seems as if he doesn't like subtlety as he beats a lot of things into our heads (Gimli's humorous character, Denethor the punching bag and slob...)