These are what we call the 'YMMV items.' Things that some people find in this work. We call them 'your mileage might vary' because not everyone sees these things in the same way. This starts discussions in the trope lists, a thing we don't want. Please use the discussion page if you'd like to discuss any of these items.
Likewise, the sudden attacks by various mercury-crazed animals earlier in the film (most notably the fireplace raccoon) are more likely to provoke guffaws than terror.
Special Effects Failure: The bear looks good in certain closeups and distant shots. More direct shots, however, are about as convincing as a Power Rangers monster.