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Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire
劇場版 NARUTO -ナルト- 疾風伝 火の意志を継ぐ者
2009 95 min Japan PG-13 12+
★7.0
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Animation
Director: Masahiko Murata
🎭 Based on
«Naruto»
Trailers
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Description
Ninjas with bloodline limits begin disappearing in all the countries and blame points toward the fire nation. By Tsunade's order, Kakashi is sacrificed to prevent an all out war. After inheriting charms left by Kakashi, Naruto fights through friends and foes to prevent his death while changing the minds of those who've inherited the will of fire.
Worldwide:
$8.1M
Starring
Junko Takeuchi
Actor
Chie Nakamura
Actor
Satoshi Hino
Actor
Awards
1 win & 6 nominations total
Key opinion
This installment of the Naruto film series is widely regarded as a melancholic and high-stakes entry that emphasizes the profound bonds between students and their mentors. While fans appreciate its emotional weight and dynamic action, others criticize the narrative logic and consistency compared to the broader series canon.
| Theme | The narrative successfully centers on the poignant theme of prioritizing comrades over mission protocols, echoing the philosophy established in Kakashi Gaiden. | |
| Direction | The film elevates the franchise's standard with tightly coordinated, high-energy action sequences. | |
| Emotion | The emotional core of the story is anchored by Naruto's stubborn refusal to accept the sacrifice of his teacher, Kakashi, creating a bleaker and more serious tone than typical entries. | |
| Score | The musical score effectively captures the film's shift toward more dramatic and melancholic moments. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed through a polarized lens: some find its pacing and focus on character loyalty engaging, while others criticize its incoherent world-building and lack of mystery. |