The movie, which features Hela destroying Mjölnir and Asgard, also sends Thor to a planet where he is gang-pressed into gladiator combat, including a memorable battle against the Hulk. Thor’s line when he recognizes his opponent—“We know each other! He’s a friend from work!”—wasn’t actually contributed by any of the screenwriters (or any of the actors, whom Waititi encouraged to improvise). In perhaps the ultimate example of Marvel’s “best idea wins” philosophy, the movie’s best line was suggested by a child with cerebral palsy who spent the day on the set courtesy of the Make-A-Wish
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