I agree. Looks WAY better with short, close-cropped hair. And also he looked TOO pale and SKINNY in these pics. Me, I like the Gerard Butler from 300.....I guess I'm stuck on him always looking like that....and yes, I realize he was probably jacked up on roids or whatever for that film, but he simply doesnt look good as a skinny man. For me Gerard Butler equals big muscles, a nice tan, and short manly hair. Call me crazy, but we all have our preferences! LOL