Says Bier:, "It's controversial in that the film is overly romantic, unashamedly so. I didn't want any cynicism in it and that makes it daring these days."
Brosnan agrees. "I think in our society and the times we live in, there's so much confusion and agitation that the love of life seems to have gone by.
"Every day the media shows a new catastrophe in our lives and we're constantly being told that the sky is falling. And in many respects, it is.
"This is a movie that wears its heart on its sleeve about a middle-aged man who's mangled by his own misfortunes and when he least expects it, he meets this wonderful woman," he says.
The woman who captures his heart is Danish actress Trine Dyrholm. The movie is set in Copenhagen as well as on Italy's scenic Sorrento coastline, featuring a beautiful crumbling villa. The lush scenery and pristine waters are a little reminiscent of Mamma Mia, and although all signs imply Brosnan might burst into song at any moment, rest assured he doesn't. He does, however, speak a little Danish, which might prove equally unsettling.
He laughs. "I tried to speak the language. I was a bit concerned about how I was going to figure it out; I was a bit nervous about upsetting the apple cart, so to speak."
He's best known as Bond, and now Skyfall has hit the cinemas celebrating 50 years of the franchise, Brosnan says of the role that made him an international star: "It was a gift and a joy to do. It's a gift that keeps on giving. Once you're Bond, you're a Bond. It's a small group of men who've played the role and it's an honour to still carry the mantle."
He's gracious about his successor. "As for now, there is only one Bond and that's Daniel Craig. He's standing there front and centre."
Who: Pierce Brosnan
What: Love Is All You Need
When: Opens at cinemas Thursday
- TimeOut
