Hmm... The focul is really blurry and the cuts really stand out. Basically the focul is the cuts. :lol: But the effects would look alright if you cleared most of them away from his face. Try not to excess in those types of effects or it'll look bad. I would leave it on his shoulders and stuff though.
V2 looks much better. But, I would still try to get some more focul from it by erasing (somehow) some of that effect. Hmm... Still, v2 is nice.