How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Time Bandits.
Quote #7
KEVIN: Now all we need is the map.
RANDALL: What? We don't need the map. We know where the time hole is. Let's get out of here.
KEVIN: But Evil's got the map, Randall!
RANDALL: Damn right he has. Last thing we want to do is see him again. Come on.
KEVIN: But you can't leave it with him, or he'll destroy the world!
At first, Randall wants to get a move on. They know where the hole is, so they don't need a map. And they sure don't need to run into Evil. With a nudge from Kevin, though, Randall will do the right thing. So now, we have a reversal: after trying and failing to fulfill their own plans, Kevin, Randall, and the other dwarves now have to ruin Evil's plans. Hey, if they can't have it, no one can, right?
Quote #8
SUPREME BEING: I had to have some way of testing my handiwork. I think it turned out rather well. Don't you?
KEVIN: Hmm?
SUPREME BEING: Evil turned out rather well.
Well, at least someone's plans have come to fruition—though considering the person in question is God, that doesn't help us mere mortals much. God's plans probably are always gonna trump everybody else's.
Quote #9
KEVIN: You mean you let all those people die, just to test your creation?
SUPREME BEING: Yes. You really are a clever boy.
KEVIN: Why did they have to die?
SUPREME BEING: You might as well say, "Why do we have to have evil?"
RANDALL: Oh, we wouldn't dream of asking a question like that, sir.
KEVIN: Yes. Why do we have to have evil?
SUPREME BEING: Ah...I think it's something to do with free will.
God's plans, of course, can't be defied, even though those plans often result in death or suffering. It's tough, but what are you gonna do? He's God.