Quick yet Subtle

I think that the construction of the film is uncommonly effective at achieving purpose. Although I personally did not like (because it felt very manipulative) the quick pace of the cinematography, which includes relentless cuts during the interview, the fast slides, and the hit-and-run statistics, I think that they definitely give you the impression that you are “thinking alongside McNamara.” The documentary, due to this structure, attempts to portray its content as is true, which is understandable, but it neglects true contrast and thus lacks validity.
Furthermore, the quick pace contributes to the feeling that McNamara is thinking during the interview. However, with all of the film cuts and his seemingly manipulative nature, McNamara seemed untrustworthy and arrogant to me throughout the entire film.
As far as the idea that when asked a question to say an answer to a question that one wanted to have been asked, I think it’s a fair idea but that in a lot of situation its abused. In politics it’s abused to dodge questions and in this movie it was probably used to frame things how McNamara wanted.