The metaphysical, stylistic, musical, and directorial steps Rivette takes have everything to do with
his legacy as a film critic, despite the fact that he wrote and published criticism only between 1950 and 1969.
«Clearly, the
film carried the risk that an unflattering camera angle, unwelcome question or even an obvious omission by Mr. Scorsese would become a blemish to Mr. Clinton's
legacy or provide fodder for Clinton
critics as the 2016 campaign approaches,» the Times» Amy Chozick and Michael Cieply wrote.