C152 is the best aircraft to use for high intensity filming, more power than 150 very easy to turn tightly lots of rudder authority, cheaper to rent /run.Especially handy single crew.
I use a c172 for one reason only and that is to make the transits up and down the country quicker and more comfortable.
152 very cosy with two of you though, after 6-7 hours it gets a little cramped, i say 6-7 hours because thats the kind of time you need to put in to make a small profit margin.
buzz's comments are spot on!!!!