 The original cut of the film was just about 2 1/2 hours and included a  different score and different opening sequence which was just an extended  version of the two couples having dinner together followed by an extended  scene at the local pub. The entire subplot of discussion of marriage between  Lauren Graham and Josh Brolins characters was cut, including a sequence at  the end where they are married at a double wedding alongside Patricia  Arquette and Ewan McGregors characters. This version also included an  extended restaurant scene with Joyce and more contact between her and Martin  throughout the film, including a much more graphic death sequence in Joyces  apartment.