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.