harsh, coarse, rough and unrefined, as in film depictions that portray life as it truly is, without false distortions, stylizations, or idealizations. Often, the realism is exaggerated such that the culture or society being portrayed appears more coarse than it really is.
by ladysmc May 17, 2007
A type of realism, usually invoked by films and documentary. Strangely
enough, "gritty realism" is only perceptible to media and film critics and the term is hardly ever used by anyone else. In fact no-one but film and tv critics ever use the term.
enough, "gritty realism" is only perceptible to media and film critics and the term is hardly ever used by anyone else. In fact no-one but film and tv critics ever use the term.
Film Critic: " X is a film depicting the gritty realism of life in the New York suburbs"
or
"the gritty realism of this documentary is in stark contrast to his other work"
or
"the gritty realism of this documentary is in stark contrast to his other work"
by Sodslaw January 11, 2006
A middle-to-upper class term to describe the living conditions of the majority of the human populace as seen through indie movies.
by Johnny Blank February 6, 2010
Describing anything, anyplace OR anyone that is dirty. Slutty. Nasty. Sometimes ugly, and definately Grimey. Or Gross. Usually used to describe females, certain males, and most nightclubs/bars.
"Who the fuck does Mel think she is? She is SUCH a gritty bitch. And we are SOOO not friends anymore!" Diana said, angrily.
"I know... right?!" replied Brianne.
"She's just as gritty as the Pulse on Wednesday Night!" Keri followed.
"I know... right?!" replied Brianne... again.
"I know... right?!" replied Brianne.
"She's just as gritty as the Pulse on Wednesday Night!" Keri followed.
"I know... right?!" replied Brianne... again.
by Seeing is always believing November 25, 2007
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