A young girl in the new film starring Andy Serkis has a special connection to the 1968 classic.

A girl stands facing a gorilla as the massive creature reaches out to her.

In the real world, the scene is ripe for the evening news.

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InWar for the Planet of the Apes(out July 14), its a rare moment of serenity.

The girl is his pull back to his empathy and for lack of a better word his human side.

Some minor ties have been previously established, though most as Easter eggs for fans.