For stark, terrible realism and marvelous artistry, it is the greatest picture I have ever seen.

Still, the balancing act between stark realism and surreal fantasy is never totally abandoned.

Expressionist movies relied heavily on symbolism and artistic imagery rather than stark realism to tell their stories.

The film was banned by the Army for the stark realism with which it recorded the devastation of the regiment.

Bobby Wilson, a nose tackle, is only in his second pro season but offers a dose of stark realism.

It mixes stark realism with other elements deeply rooted in fantasy, and scenes of comic relief.

The chapter had been a masterpiece of stark realism.

There is stark realism in the anxiety with which the family awaits the return of the men gone out to sea.

The film, a drama of stark realism, narrates the life of the common man on the street.

"Obviously this isn't stark realism, but it's realistic in the sense that the comedy is informed by reality."