Tension, suspense, and practical special effects never get old, and Ridley Scott’s previous work continues to hold up for modern audiences because he (unlike many of his contemporaries) was able to embrace certain timeless filmmaking qualities.
It’s hard to pinpoint an exact reason for this, but I would argue that it shows Scott’s creative foresight as a director.
The same can be said for plenty of other Ridley Scott films — from Blade Runner to Black Hawk Down.
Having said that, I still find myself somewhat taken aback by Ridley Scott’s statement for the simple fact that many of his movies don’t necessarily fall into that trap.