Big Fish is like an incomprehensible film, which never ceases to surprise its viewers. The story is a fantastic fantasy created by Tim Burton, which transports the viewer to another dimension through the main character's experiences and adventures throughout the film. In the story the viewer finds a father, Edward Bloom, and a son, Will Bloom. The father is an extravagant storyteller, in which the son grows up listening to his stories and begins to doubt their credibility. Throughout the film the viewer gets a glimpse of numerous acts of magical realism, but overall identifies the mirror reversal feature that adds a special touch to the story when intertwined with the father and son as they go through a life-changing journey. in Big Fish there are several characteristics of magical realism. However, one feature that stands out is the mirror inversion. Mirror reversals are the act of people or effects changing places and taking on a new personality. This feature is not very well known, but is commonly used in countless films and stories. The viewer can identify mirror reversals by starting to look for certain characters and understanding their role and carefully observing if they take on another role or personality. Later, when this feature is identified, the viewer is able to recognize the deeper meaning of the story. The mirror reversals are not present from the beginning to the end of the film, but rather towards the end when Tim Burton ties together aspects of the father and son relationship. Of all the examples of magical realism, the feature that brings out the greatest dramatic effect is the mirror reversals. The main main character is Edward Bloom, from a small... half of paper... of his stories; the elusive fish. After his father's death, Will confessed that he "became what he always was, a big fish", which admits that something magical happened, set perfectly in the film (Burton). Mirror reversals are a powerful feature that inserts new meaning into the film and helps viewers develop a deeper understanding by transforming one character into another through the aforementioned character. By including this feature, Tim Burton added a captivating effect that gave the viewer an additional perspective of Edward transforming into the big fish he always talked about. Through this tactic, Big Fish was a stunning and well-put together film, and it wouldn't have been the same without the multiple acts of magical realism. Works Cited Big Fish. Director Tim Burton. Perf. Ewan McGregor. S GOLD The Entertainment Network, 2003. DVD.