I've talked with a bunch of people who have screened early cuts of the film, and the buzz I've been hearing from these people is overwhelmingly possitive. (slashfilm.com)
However in early cuts of the film, Rian Johnson gave the character a voice inspired by a laid - back surfer type. (starwars.com)
I saw an early cut of this film, it's um... interesting. (incontention.com)