Factual error: At the end, he says he's a Marine, but wearing an Army Class A uniform with private rank and specialist rank, and a designed suit tie. Nothing about what he said and wearing is in any kind of regulation or right branch.
Factual error: The movie is set in 1988, but the hurricane mentioned ("Jodie") is from 1977. (00:15:20)
Factual error: Most of the action is set in 1988. The prologue with the two little girls is set before or during that year, but the girl scouts are selling "Thindulgent Sandwich cookies", by Sheila G, a brand established after 1992. (00:01:55)