There are few shows that I can watch without wanting to turn off the TV at least once. Everyone show has it's point where it just gets a little silly. However, Naruto is one of the few shows, minus the endless filler at the end, that I just can't stop watching.
I first watched Naruto after enjoying plenty of other great anime series and I was still surprised at how awesome it is. It does have some cliches but everything does at this point. What makes it stand out is the characters and a really interesting plot line. IMO, you cannot do wrong watching this show. It's one of the best!