The producers, writers, and actors of Die Hard meant for the audience to cheer for the protagonist, a blue collar hero who defeats a team of German terrorists single-handedly. If you met someone who instead was rooting for Hans Gruber, the murderous leader of the terrorists, you could say that she was:

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The person is decoding the movie differently than it was encoded, meaning they have interpreted the narrative and character motivations differently than intended by the creators. This is a common phenomenon in media consumption and can be influenced by personal experiences and perspectives. It does not necessarily mean that the person is being used or brainwashed by the media.

The Producers, Writers, and Actors of Die Hard Meant for the Audience