When Arlo puts a line of engine grease between his eyes and goes Rambo, the next shot shows a different grease line between his eyes.
In the opening dream sequence, Arlo throws Frank through the wall of the garage, leading to a white padded dojo. The shelving that appears on the wall when Frank crashes through it disappears when Arlo jumps over to the next room.
As the Pear family is about to leave their New Jersey house for the last time, Arlo and one of his sons check on the condition of their dog Flipper, whom they refer to as "she" and "her," indicating that Flipper is female. However, in the final scene, one of the Pear children says to the same dog, "Come on, boy, let's go home."
In the dream sequence, Arlo has a full beard, despite his sideburns are shaved off in the actual film.
When the Pear family is preparing to leave their New Jersey home for the last time, their dog Flipper is twice referred to as "she," indicating that Flipper is female. However, in the film's final scene, one of the Pear children says to Flipper, "Come on, boy!"
As the Pears are moving, one of the movers mentions that it is Mardi Gras time. Mardi Gras takes place in the winter. However, both New Jersey and Idaho appear to be experiencing a curiously warm winter since all of the people are wearing summer-type clothing and all of the lawns are green.
The moving van, as it careens into the street where the Pear's house is located, tramples a small red tricycle, then drags it along. A wire can be seen pulling the smashed tricycle up alongside the wheel housing of the van, holding it in place.
The camera crew is reflected in Arlo's glasses.