I think your sentiment is bias effected by bias. I agree that its very exadurative to say VR is going to replace everything, period. But it feels like your perspective is guided by hype.
I have tried the Oculas rift, and I don’t think I have “motion sickness” but I do feel a physical response. I duck when something comes at me overhead. When a rapter comes in slowly and starts barking in my ear, i have an immense wish for it to go away, and fear that it wont.
I’m not sure by what you are comparing it to, to say that its “just ok”, but any comparison to video games or movies I feel is just unfair. VR is just in its own category, and I feel if a person goes into the experience, judging it by nothing else but by the intrigue and joy that individual experience brings, I think they will find it enjoyable and Unique.
P.S. It’s a little early to criticize its minor annoyances(wires, headgear, etc) since its still a work in progress(acknowledging you stated something similar).