James deserved so much better. His character grew so much in this first film as we as the other two and they (James, Will and Jack) could have been a fine trio. Instead they turned him into a self serving traitor and killed him off.
Talking about not going for the cliche of spare-good-guy-becomes-bad-guy-becomes-martyr/heroic-sacrifice-guy plot. Killing characters off to close their arc is so lazy and overdone.
@@iprobablyforgotsomething he was a good character who could’ve done more and deserved more... he had the makings of a good storyline of his own, but for not... Commodore James Norrington was robbed of his happy ending. 🙁
I see what you mean. He easily could've taken the place of Elizabeth's Father as the Governor of Port Royal or even as the commander of East India Trading company and raising it into being a more Honorable company with more honorable goals such as Elimanating Slave traders
I wish they had done more with James' character. I found him a lot more interesting than many of the other characters the movies focused on, and I wish we could've seen him grow more, interact with Jack Sparrow and the rest of the main cast more, possibly get a happy ending. Disney wasted his potential
If we take Orlando Bloom as a box office bait out of the equation, a much better and plausible storyline would be a romance between Elizabeth and Norrington, they are better written characters, they have a much more natural common ground (coming from the same social circles, while it is not exactly clear how Will and Elizabeth could develop a friendship him being an apprentice in a smithy and she being a Governor's daughter, it is not unheard of in the world of fictional romance, but here it feels like a huge gap) and would bounce off of each other and compliment each other's characters much better, also they could bring in much more humor then there already is, and, frankly, both are much better actors.
@@renata8979Except Will and Elizabeth are based off from Guybrush Threepwood and Elaine Marley from the Monkey Island games. Only those who played the games would know this.
''I don't care for the situation.'' Unironically one of the best things he says. I remember seeing this in cinema and that out of nowhere delivery in such a nonchalant way killed me!
Props and Respect for James Norrington. The girl of his dreams rejects him for a guy he looked down on, and he takes the L gracefully like the CHAD he is. For what it's worth, he was just as much worthy of Elizabeth as Will was.
In the entirety of this series the one character with the most amount of integrity, conviction, loyalty and someone who could actually be called a hero in this franchise, that's Commodore and Eventually Admiral James Norrington.
I just realized In At World's End If James Norrington accepted the Dutchmans offer and be part of his crew he would have still be alive and be part of Will crew.
@@peterburke3944He doesn't hate Will for 'stealing' Elizabeth. In fact, he grew to respect him throughout the course of the trilogy. If anything, he should hate Elizabeth since she accepted his marriage proposal just to take advantage of him in the first movie, and then betrayed him as she announced her relationship with Will at the end of the first movie.
reading all these comments it's funny to realize that Norrington himself is a very central point for a large portion of the small Pirates fandom say what you want, he did not die as a traitor, he had a very solid character arc and despite his abrupt death he still fullfilled his role on the story, nuff said
Honestly yeah, before watching the movie, I expect Norrington to be like a Gaston type (traditionally masculine but also really douchey and shallow) but more on the administrative type. The movie actually makes him a good character, the problem is that the protagonists are pirates
His character seem to be casted as a heartless protagonist to Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow, but he really was a man who was straight as an arrow in doing his duty, showing in being stern and authoritative, ridding of outcasts and defending the just. But he did have weak spot in his tough exterior, and that was his long oppressed love for Elizabeth... if it wasn’t about Jack, this story/movie would’ve been about James and Elizabeth... in a perfect world, it would’ve ended with them, but not. Commodore James Norrington was robbed of his happiness in POTC. 😕
What sucks about norrington is ever since he left Elizabeth for will his life toke a downturn. He was a very true soldier that did what was best for his men and for the people at port royale it just sucks they had him killed in worlds end.
His life hit the gutter (literally) when he let Jack go and since then was obsessed with chasing Jack, even at the cost of his entire crew and career. He is fairly handsome and successful, I am pretty sure he would have found an alternative (he wasn't even that interested in her in the 2nd movie)
James - "He may/will/shall follow/heed/seize by the heel/watch/guard/protect”, "May God protect" Commodore - a naval rank above captain and below rear admiral, generally given temporarily to an officer commanding a squadron or division of a fleet. Upstanding - sacrifice(serving others) - considerate(to not inconvenience).
Despite it being normal at the time, it's creepy how Norrington was fine having a relationship for who was once basically a child to him like Elizabeth.
The way men saw it back then, she was with him and him only therefore perfect to mother his children. Her youth wasn't so much the prize so much as her being "untried" and beautiful.
There's hardly an age gap between them; 10 years at most and even today, such relationships are pretty common. As for knowing her since she was a child, it's unlikely he was around her a lot when she was growing up. Being part of the Navy meant he could be gone for weeks, months or even years at a time if he was making trips between Port Royal and England.
I was always confused by how old Norrington was supposed to be, especially given how he’s clearly older than both Will and Elizabeth. Yet he showed romantic/sexual interest in Elizabeth as she developed into becoming a young woman
As far as I understand, James is 8 years older than Elizabeth. In the movie they didn't replace the actor so as not to confuse the audience but in the flash Jack the character should be around 20 years old while Elizabeth is 12.
I realised something incredibly wrong, how old was the character James? He proposed to Elizabeth but in one scene about 20 seconds in he seems like an adult and Elizabeth is a small child...
Well it was normal for the times to marry someone much older or younger than you... Most of girls were already married in their 15 - 16, Elizabeth was even older when she got the proposal (she should be eighteen yo in this movie)🤷🏻♀️
Apparently Elizabeth was 19 and James 28 in the first film. If she was like 10 or something in the beginning flashback, James would have been 19. This is made slightly confusing by the fact that James’ actor did not change - whilst Elizabeth’s does. Also, James did not attempt to propose to her until she was 19 :)
@@onesickrat Also, Elizabeth and Will are supposed to be of the same age (opening scene makes that clear), but Orlando Bloom is also some 8 years older then Keira Knightley)
James deserved so much better. His character grew so much in this first film as we as the other two and they (James, Will and Jack) could have been a fine trio. Instead they turned him into a self serving traitor and killed him off.
He got redemption in the end, sacrificing himself to save Elizabeth. What are you talking about
Talking about not going for the cliche of spare-good-guy-becomes-bad-guy-becomes-martyr/heroic-sacrifice-guy plot. Killing characters off to close their arc is so lazy and overdone.
@@iprobablyforgotsomething he was a good character who could’ve done more and deserved more... he had the makings of a good storyline of his own, but for not... Commodore James Norrington was robbed of his happy ending. 🙁
That's part of the realism, not every person has the character or the opportunity to stay good and honorable
I see what you mean. He easily could've taken the place of Elizabeth's Father as the Governor of Port Royal or even as the commander of East India Trading company and raising it into being a more Honorable company with more honorable goals such as Elimanating Slave traders
I find it hilarious that they show James‘ and the Governor‘s young age by not making their wigs powdered.
XD
Man he was such a strong, likable, and well built character. Disney could have done so much more with him :(
I wish they had done more with James' character. I found him a lot more interesting than many of the other characters the movies focused on, and I wish we could've seen him grow more, interact with Jack Sparrow and the rest of the main cast more, possibly get a happy ending. Disney wasted his potential
If we take Orlando Bloom as a box office bait out of the equation, a much better and plausible storyline would be a romance between Elizabeth and Norrington, they are better written characters, they have a much more natural common ground (coming from the same social circles, while it is not exactly clear how Will and Elizabeth could develop a friendship him being an apprentice in a smithy and she being a Governor's daughter, it is not unheard of in the world of fictional romance, but here it feels like a huge gap) and would bounce off of each other and compliment each other's characters much better, also they could bring in much more humor then there already is, and, frankly, both are much better actors.
@@renata8979Except Will and Elizabeth are based off from Guybrush Threepwood and Elaine Marley from the Monkey Island games. Only those who played the games would know this.
He is so handsome!
So cute, I love him! 😍
''I don't care for the situation.'' Unironically one of the best things he says. I remember seeing this in cinema and that out of nowhere delivery in such a nonchalant way killed me!
Props and Respect for James Norrington. The girl of his dreams rejects him for a guy he looked down on, and he takes the L gracefully like the CHAD he is. For what it's worth, he was just as much worthy of Elizabeth as Will was.
he really grows on you in the 2nd and 3rd movies
In the entirety of this series the one character with the most amount of integrity, conviction, loyalty and someone who could actually be called a hero in this franchise, that's Commodore and Eventually Admiral James Norrington.
I just realized In At World's End If James Norrington accepted the Dutchmans offer and be part of his crew he would have still be alive and be part of Will crew.
True, but that also would have made him a coward afraid of death and sacrifice. He never should have died to begin with, imo.
@@intpleb4206 and he hates wills guts for stealing elizabeth from him so another reason why it wouldnt work for him to be serve under will
@@peterburke3944He doesn't hate Will for 'stealing' Elizabeth. In fact, he grew to respect him throughout the course of the trilogy. If anything, he should hate Elizabeth since she accepted his marriage proposal just to take advantage of him in the first movie, and then betrayed him as she announced her relationship with Will at the end of the first movie.
Best character in the franchise
Norrington got serious class.
still daydreaming that the didn't die and was saved by someone who loves him, like his fanbase-
We did, never fear :')
One of the most underrated characters in movie history, great actor as well
Hell Yeah
reading all these comments it's funny to realize that Norrington himself is a very central point for a large portion of the small Pirates fandom
say what you want, he did not die as a traitor, he had a very solid character arc and despite his abrupt death he still fullfilled his role on the story, nuff said
I like that Norrington was actually a decent guy. Usually the other guy in the love triangle is a jerk, but this is a good change of pace.
Honestly yeah, before watching the movie, I expect Norrington to be like a Gaston type (traditionally masculine but also really douchey and shallow) but more on the administrative type. The movie actually makes him a good character, the problem is that the protagonists are pirates
His character seem to be casted as a heartless protagonist to Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow, but he really was a man who was straight as an arrow in doing his duty, showing in being stern and authoritative, ridding of outcasts and defending the just. But he did have weak spot in his tough exterior, and that was his long oppressed love for Elizabeth... if it wasn’t about Jack, this story/movie would’ve been about James and Elizabeth... in a perfect world, it would’ve ended with them, but not. Commodore James Norrington was robbed of his happiness in POTC. 😕
Lieutenant/Captain/Commodore/Admiral James Norrington is probably my character in the entire franchise.
An excellent character. Intelligent and a man of nobility. He deserved better....so much better.
Jack Davenport should come back to create a series.
James norrington is so cute
So much! 💙
0:19 the smile he gives Elizabeth is so funny 😂😂
So cute!
I love him! 💙
Every line he says is literally hilarious.
Am i the only girl who think that james norrington is beautiful and got so much class? I had a crush on him whem i was a child ❤️❤️
Yo también me enamore de el
I've been in love with him since I watched the movies again, this man deserves more
Same!! As a kid I had crush on him😅
What sucks about norrington is ever since he left Elizabeth for will his life toke a downturn. He was a very true soldier that did what was best for his men and for the people at port royale it just sucks they had him killed in worlds end.
His life hit the gutter (literally) when he let Jack go and since then was obsessed with chasing Jack, even at the cost of his entire crew and career. He is fairly handsome and successful, I am pretty sure he would have found an alternative (he wasn't even that interested in her in the 2nd movie)
He's a despondent lawman fiercely seeking something positive. He had hopes.
Happy 51st Birthday Jack Davenport 🎂
6:10
Jesus Christ, Jack, can you believe
ME TOO 😭💕
But Elizabeth chose William
God, no, I'm crying, why not James 😭😭😭
BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T LOVE HIM!!!
@@orlandolee4438 oh REALLY 😡
Ms. Swann heard all the rumors about Orlando Bloom's hog, apparently.
James... 💔😥
He is my favourite character second is governor swann
1:33 *eLiZaBeTh?*
1:38 ELIZABEEEEEEEEETH
omg 😭😭😭 it shouldn’t be this funny for me but it is
Elizabeeeeeeth! 🙊🙉
If only James knew of a certain screaming crowd of female cheerleaders behind him and that I’m one of them. 😊
James: “Gibbs, that will do.”
Gibbs not even a second later: “FUCK-!”
And handsome
some great deliveries for sure
When you said "scenes" you meant literally "only when he's on the screen, cut out immediately when he's not on screen even if he's talking."
Power Move.
Norringhton is the epitome of how I imagined the typical English noble men to be and behave like when I was a kid.
yes his accent is just so british
Killing off him was absolutely horrible idea and was better if he was playing in all the films and were married with Elizabeth
Commodore James Norrington could not, in fact, afford to give Captain Jack Sparrow one day's head start.
I believe Elizabeth manipulated commodore norrington emotions Just too save Will He deserves better
3:02 take cover from what??
James - "He may/will/shall follow/heed/seize by the heel/watch/guard/protect”, "May God protect"
Commodore - a naval rank above captain and below rear admiral, generally given temporarily to an officer commanding a squadron or division of a fleet.
Upstanding - sacrifice(serving others) - considerate(to not inconvenience).
1:30 my favorite
so basically the guy is a tsundere
Davenport 🧡💛❤️
The man I would want as my father in law. I truly and seriously strive to be him.
I like his character there. But in kingsman, he was killed brutally.
Yeah, he is my favorite character in potc
i wish he just stopped at "no" and gave no explanation 3:30
Despite it being normal at the time, it's creepy how Norrington was fine having a relationship for who was once basically a child to him like Elizabeth.
The way men saw it back then, she was with him and him only therefore perfect to mother his children. Her youth wasn't so much the prize so much as her being "untried" and beautiful.
Norrington was 18 and Elizabeth was 12 or so. That’s only a 6 year age difference, which is hardly weird
There's hardly an age gap between them; 10 years at most and even today, such relationships are pretty common. As for knowing her since she was a child, it's unlikely he was around her a lot when she was growing up. Being part of the Navy meant he could be gone for weeks, months or even years at a time if he was making trips between Port Royal and England.
I was always confused by how old Norrington was supposed to be, especially given how he’s clearly older than both Will and Elizabeth.
Yet he showed romantic/sexual interest in Elizabeth as she developed into becoming a young woman
As far as I understand, James is 8 years older than Elizabeth. In the movie they didn't replace the actor so as not to confuse the audience but in the flash Jack the character should be around 20 years old while Elizabeth is 12.
1:34 😁
I realised something incredibly wrong, how old was the character James? He proposed to Elizabeth but in one scene about 20 seconds in he seems like an adult and Elizabeth is a small child...
Well it was normal for the times to marry someone much older or younger than you... Most of girls were already married in their 15 - 16, Elizabeth was even older when she got the proposal (she should be eighteen yo in this movie)🤷🏻♀️
Apparently Elizabeth was 19 and James 28 in the first film. If she was like 10 or something in the beginning flashback, James would have been 19. This is made slightly confusing by the fact that James’ actor did not change - whilst Elizabeth’s does. Also, James did not attempt to propose to her until she was 19 :)
@@onesickratNoo in the first scene this is not James, it’s his father but they used the same actor as James
@@onesickrat Also, Elizabeth and Will are supposed to be of the same age (opening scene makes that clear), but Orlando Bloom is also some 8 years older then Keira Knightley)
@@eiren4044 well that's just wrong
Não sei porque o James morre, é um personagem maravilhoso, era pra ter virado parça do Jack Sparrow! Sacanagem. 😢
Pirates of the Caribbean is the original One Piece live action. Jack feels an awful lot like a pirate from that series.
💔😔🙏🏼
Make a part two of me
Never made it past the first movie. Just too stupid for me. But Norrington absolutely made my day!
Are all the cuts really necessary?
when you make one without cuts and DON'T get coprighted, don't forget to tag me! :)
Ok now do movie 2 and 3🥹
Emeyl💵💸
At least these stupid thumb grab edits dont have a whole shitload of cuts.
Oh wait.