Is Ames Romantic? Redbox Says Yes

Not many people voted for cuddling up at home with a movie in Monday's about Valentine's Day.

But, according to a Redbox survey of its customers, about 60 percent of people are expected to do just that on Feb. 14.

If the survey is accurate a lot of Ames residents may be doing the same; this town landed third on Redbox's list of most romantic cities. The movie vending company said Ames residents rented a high percentage of romantic comedies in 2011. 

While 60 percent of those surveyed by Redbox said that they would watch a movie next Tuesday, about half of Americans said they just wanted a thoughtful card, and another 40 percent said they would like flowers. Just 24 percent of those surveyed wanted candy.

If you are going to break down and get a movie and you need some ideas, Redbox plans to carry “What's Your Number?” “Breaking Dawn” and “Wedding Date,” all new releases, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Oddly enough, the most-rented movies at Redbox over the past six Valentine’s Days have been: “Paranormal Activity 2”, “Zombieland”, “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa”, “No Reservations” “Departed” and “Saw II.”

If you want to give the gift of movie's this Valentine's Day, check out www.facebook.com/redbox to find out how.

Find the complete list of romantic cities below.

10 Most Romantic Cities

La Crosse, Wis.

Green Bay, Wis.

Ames, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Sioux Falls, S.D.

Wausau, Wis.

Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo, Mich.

Fargo, N.D.

Madison, Wis.

Mankato, Minn.

In case you are wondering what the 10 not so romantic cities were, read on.

10 Least Romantic Cities

Laredo, Texas

Midland, Texas

Greenwood, Miss.

Victoria, Texas

Eureka, Calif.

Odessa, Texas

Las Vegas, Nev.

Florence, S.C.

Meridian, Miss.

Tucson, Ariz.