* CaliforniaDoubling: Much of the movie was filmed in Burlington, MA, about fifteen miles from Boston. (The mall there is one of the biggest in the area.)
* DevelopmentHell: Writer Nick Bakay first discussed this film as early as 2001. Also, the final film differs greatly from Nick's initial description, that the film would have had a more ''Film/DieHard'' feel to it, and Paul being a more John [=McClane=]-type character. Clearly there were a lot of re-writes.
* DuelingMovies: This and its DarkerAndEdgier rival ''Film/ObserveAndReport''. While this movie did better financially and eventually got a sequel, the critics preferred ''Observe and Report.''
* PlayingAgainstType: This was one of the first times Creator/JaymaMays didn't play TheDitz.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: There was originally going to be a third movie set in Hawaii.