Robert Pattinson Disses James Dean: Marlon Brando Copycat, 'Better Actor' Than 'Life' Icon

Robert Pattinson stars in the new movie "Life," which follows the growing friendship between renowned photographer Dennis Stock and Hollywood icon, James Dean. But in Pattinson's opinion, the late Marlon Brando deserves more praise and recognition than the beloved "East of Eden" onscreen rebel!

While filming alongside Dane DeHaan, the 29-year-old British actor would typically get into heated behind-the-scenes arguments because of his rather controversial view on this epic rivalry:

"I always got into arguments with Dane about this because he thinks [Dean and Brando] are kind of on the same lines, and I think they're fundamentally different," Pattinson explained during a recent interview in promotion of the highly-anticipated flick. "I was more of a Brando person than a Dean person... I mean James Dean was just trying to be Brando [laughs]."

Well, do MstarsNews readers agree?

For those infamiliar with Brando's work, check out this classic clip from 1951's "A Streetcar Named" Desire" -

Meanwhile, "Life" officially hits theaters on December 4 [2015]:

And despite R-Patz's "copycat" comments, several Twitter fans are still eager to check out the (eye candy) flick:

@wavve_s: "So excited for 'life'... Dane Dehaan aand Robert Pattinson... Oh man my eyes."

@maja201998: "ROBERT PATTINSON IN LIFE IS GONNA BE THE REAL SH*T... IM SO EXCITED."

@GrabMy_Blankey: "I'm so excited to see LIFE W/ Dane dehaan and Robert Pattinson in it [for real]."

‏@AmyJoSheldon: "Rob Pattinson is starring in a film about Life Magazine. Is this happening. I'M SO EXCITED." 

@beestungIips: "I am so excited for 'life' to come out. Robert Pattinson AND Dane Dehaan in one film = me crying of happiness."

Will you hit the theater, too?

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